# NHL Teams Pay Big for Young Talent | Edmonton News

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Published: 2026-09-10T05:57:47+00:00
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The NHL’s salary cap is exploding, forcing teams to lock up young talent early—even before they’ve proven themselves. Players like 20-year-old Zeev Buium, with just 76 games and a minus-33 rating, are signing eight-year, $9M deals. Meanwhile, Evan Bouchard’s four-year, $10.5M contract with the Oilers stands out as a steal compared to peers like Bowen Byram ($12.5M), proving savvy moves are being made in this new era of high-stakes, high-risk signings. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ce85c1419b9325ce

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